Yep, you read that right. You can read the first seven chapters of my new novel for free and even sign up for an email alert that will tell you when the book is available. (Sorry, you can't preorder from the Down East store; don't ask me why.) And if you want to buy a personally inscribed copy for yourself or a friend, you can do that, too. I will have a pen ready for you.

If you can't attend one of my signings later this summer or fall, this is one of the best ways to get an autographed edition, although I will be working with several mystery bookstores to get them signed copies, too. It always pays to start with your independent bookseller and ask what they can do. Those stores remain the heart and soul of the publishing business, in my opinion.